Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary

Provide mechanical engineering support for the design, operation, maintenance, improvement, reliability, and expansion of American Pacific Corporation's chemical manufacturing facilities and equipment. Offer technical support to Maintenance and Operations for mechanical equipment troubleshooting, failure investigations, repair and replacement decisions, and reliability improvements. Manage mechanical engineering and capital projects ranging from equipment modifications and replacements to large‑scale plant projects, expansions, and new facilities. Initially support the development and implementation of the Company's Mechanical Integrity Program, with the expectation of eventually assuming ownership and overall responsibility for the program.

Responsibilities

• Design, evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve mechanical equipment and systems, including tanks, pumps, blowers, chiller systems, agitators, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and other fixed and rotating equipment.
• Develop recommendations for repair, replacement, modification, and reliability improvements.
• Apply sound engineering principles and applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, and other relevant requirements) to equipment evaluations, designs, modifications, and projects.
• Manage assigned capital, maintenance, reliability, expansion, and improvement projects, developing scopes, budgets, schedules, specifications, and project documentation; coordinate projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Coordinate outside engineering firms, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other resources; work with Production, Maintenance, EHS, and other plant departments to successfully execute projects.
• Participate in equipment selection and procurement, including development of specifications, purchase requisitions, technical bid evaluations, vendor evaluations, and review of vendor drawings and submittals.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve the Company's Mechanical Integrity Program, establishing and maintaining systems and documentation to identify equipment, plan and track inspections, maintain inspection records, evaluate equipment condition, track deficiencies, and document required follow‑up actions.
• Provide engineering support for structural conditions associated with mechanical equipment and plant facilities (foundations, platforms, equipment supports, buildings) and coordinate specialized structural engineering services when required.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, process safety analyses, project reviews, equipment inspections, and other engineering activities necessary to safely implement projects and equipment modifications.
• Develop and implement procedures, work instructions, and other documentation associated with new, modified, or repaired equipment and systems.
• Provide engineering support during equipment outages, installations, commissioning, startups, and troubleshooting activities.
• Promote safe, reliable, maintainable, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions and comply with Company safety, environmental, quality, and operating requirements.
• Ensure all project designs are completed on time, within budget, safely, and to the satisfaction of operations; inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Prepare equipment specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.

Education & Experience

• Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering; 1–3+ years of experience applying mechanical engineering principles in a chemical/manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Direct mechanical engineering experience in a chemical plant; experience developing, implementing, or managing a Mechanical Integrity Program; education, training, or experience in structural engineering.

Skills / Abilities

• Experience with project engineering and coordination of contractors, vendors, and other engineering resources.
• Good working knowledge of ASME, API, and other engineering codes and standards.
• Familiarity with nondestructive examination (NDE) methods and Mechanical Integrity Programs.
• Ability to work productively in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and effective problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• Organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, develop timelines, and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail on projects and tasks.
• Eligibility to access ITAR‑controlled technical data and hardware (must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR).

Benefits

• Three health insurance options (HDHP with HSA or two no‑deductible health plans).
• Dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
• Pension plan.